Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
granddaddy
noun
/ˈɡrændˌdædi/
Definition
A term used to refer to a grandfather or an older male figure, often used informally.
Examples
- My granddaddy used to tell me stories about his childhood.
- He took me fishing just like my granddaddy did when he was alive.
- They say he was the granddaddy of modern art in our community.
Meaning
The male ancestor of a person, typically the parent of one’s father or mother; also can mean a primary or influential version of something.
Synonyms
- grandfather
- ancestor
- forebear
